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The Benefits of
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Fruit, leaves and seeds)
Botanical Name: Silybum marianum
Milk thistle defends
liver cells from damaging free radicals and inhibits the
production of leukotrienes (inflammatory compounds responsible
for some types of liver damage). Milk thistle also boosts
the natural production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant
manufactured within the liver, by over 35%.
If excess
levels of toxins and heavy metals are allowed to accumulate
within the liver serious damage and ill health effects can result.
Milk thistle contains large amounts of extraordinary therapeutic
substances known as flavonoids, particularly a group known as
silymarin. Silymarin helps protect the liver by altering
and strengthening the structure of the outer cell membranes
of hepatocytes (liver cells), making it difficult for toxins
and heavy metals to enter and accumulate within liver cells.
While milk thistle provides valuable protection for existing
liver cells, its most impressive property is its ability
to stimulate the natural regenerative processes of the liver
by activating the nuclear polymerase enzyme, which promotes
the formation of new hepatocytes.
A large volume of scientific research has confirmed that milk
thistle rejuvenates and protects liver cells and promotes healthy
liver function.
Milk thistle is used in the treatment of
gall
stones and disorders
of the liver, gallbladder and spleen
cirrhosis, hepatitis,
depression,
alcoholism and fatty deposits in the liver
as a cholagogue to promote the flow of bile
as a strengthening and protective agent for the spleen,
kidneys,
gallbladder and liver
stomach and digestive
disorders, inflammatory
bowel disorders, constipation,
hemorrhoids
psoriasis, acne, eczema, weakened
immune and endocrine
systems
chronic
fatigue, adrenal and metabolic
disorders
Milk thistle is used to increase the secretion of bile
and to improve its flow between the liver and gallbladder, which
helps the digestive system perform more effectively. The
antioxidants contained within milk thistle also help prevent
plaque buildup and the hardening
of arteries.
As the liver is intimately involved in all body functions and
the health of all tissues, completing a periodic liver
cleanse that contains milk thistle is paramount for optimum
health.*
Herbs that complement milk thistle
Mung bean helps neutralize acids and is a highly nutritious
protein food that promotes healthy blood cells. Works in conjunction
with Milk thistle to eliminate toxins and promote good liver
and gallbladder health.
Polygonum root works
synergistically with Milk thistle to promote improved liver
and kidney functions.
Burdock root is an antioxidant
that works with the above herbs to purify the blood, restore
liver and gallbladder function, eliminate excess fluid, uric
acid and toxins.
Dandelion root also helps
to cleanse the blood and liver and works synergistically with
Milk thistle to increase bile production.
Rehmannia
Root works especially well with Mung bean to nourish the
blood and liver and with Polygonum root to promote healthier
liver and kidney function.
Lycii berries are
very nutritious for the liver and work synergistically with
Mung bean and Rehmannia root as superb blood building herbs.
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